Namibia University of Science and Technology

Department of Land and Property Sciences

COURSE OUTLINE LAND ADMINISTRATION (LAD710S)

STATEMENT ABOUT ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

All staff and students of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), upon signing their employment
contracts and registration forms, commit themselves to abide by the policies and rules of the institution. The core
activity of NUST is learning and in this respect academic honesty and integrity is very important to ensure that learning
is valid, reliable and credible.

NUST therefore does not condone any form of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating on tests and
assessments, amongst other such practices. NUST requires students to always do their own assignments and to
produce their own academic work, unless given a group assignment.

Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

Using the ideas, words, works or inventions of someone else as if it is your own work.
Using the direct words of someone else without quotation marks, even if it is referenced.
Copying from writings (books, articles, webpages, other students assignments, etc.), published or
unpublished, without referencing.
Syndication of a piece of work, all or part of an assignment, by a group of students, unless the assignment
was a legitimate group assignment.
The borrowing and use of another persons assignment, with or without their knowledge or permission.
Infringing copyright, including documents copied or cut and pasted from the internet.
Asking someone else to prepare an assignment for you or to write or sit an assessment for you, whether this
is against payment or not.
Re-submitting work done already for another course or programme as new work, so-called self-plagiarism.
Bringing notes into an examination or test venue, regardless of whether the notes were used to copy or not.
Receiving any outside assistance in any form or shape during an examination or test.

All forms of academic dishonesty are viewed as misconduct under NUST Student Rules and Regulations. Students who
make themselves guilty of academic dishonesty will be brought before a Disciplinary Committee and may be
suspended from studying for a certain time or may be expelled. All students who are found guilty of academic
dishonesty shall have an appropriate endorsement on their academic record, which will never be erased.

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE CODE AND TITLE:

LAD710S; Land Administration.

DEPARTMENT:
Department of Land and Property Sciences.

PROGRAMME:
Bachelor of Land Administration.
Bachelor of Property Studies Honours.

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CONTACT HOURS:
Total of 120 hours, (40 contact hours, 60 hours directed self-learning and self-directed learning, 20 hours
assessment). 3 contact hours per week.

NQF LEVEL AND CREDIT:

NQF Level 7 12 Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to enable students to analyse, from an academic perspective, land administration
components and land administration systems to serve society. Land Administration students will be able to
apply the concepts of land policy and policy instruments regarding access to land, tenure, security, land
markets, land reform, land use planning and land taxation. This will enable students to examine institutional,
operational and technological requirements for carrying out land administration procedures in a transitional
environment when implanting the digital / spatial age and thereby the importance of spatial data
infrastructure.

PRE-REQUISITES:
Land Tenure Systems.

COURSE EQUIVALENCIES:
None.

COURSE DELIVERY METHODS:

Classroom lectures, project work, presentations and discussions in plenum and groups, assignments, teacher
feedback.
Students are expected to download literature from the Internet, Moodle, etc. All Power Point Presentations
will be uploaded to Moodle and other literature may also be uploaded.

The following communication tools will be used in this course:

Students are expected to download literature from the Internet, Moodle, etc. All Power Point
Presentations will be uploaded to Moodle and other literature may also be uploaded.
Communication from the lecturer will be via Moodle, i.e. due dates for assignments, possible
extensions of deadlines, group work during scheduled contact hours, cancellation of classes, etc.

Course Format:
Each student will be expected to read, critically evaluate articles and make presentations to the class
either individually or as part of a group. Along with presentations students will also be expected to
deliver a report and / or written assignments as well as to take part in the evaluation of co-students
as opponents which might be evaluated. The presentations and the reports / assignments might
be graded. Participation in discussions by all students during the presentations and lectures is highly
encouraged.
A selection of books is available in the Library. Other relevant journal articles are also available in the
library and on-line or will be made available on the Moodle e-learning platform.
Readings, case studies, notes, Power Point presentations, and articles will be supplied via the
Moodle e-learning system.

EFFECTIVE DATE:
8 February 2016.

LECTURER INFORMATION
Lecturers name: se Christensen
Email: achristensen@nust.na
Office phone: +264 61 207 2306
Office location: Old Mutual Library building, Office no. 1
Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00-17:00
Consultation hours: All lecturers are available for consultation with students. Consultation times can be found
on the doors of lecturers offices.
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 Alma Kakololo is tutor in the Land Administration section and will be attached as teaching assistant for the
course.

STUDENT READINESS

Technology & Equipment Readiness:

Students are expected to have access to a computer and the Internet either on and / or off campus.

Student Commitments and Contact Times:

Students are expected to check any communication from the lecturer on a daily basis via Moodle.
Each student will be expected to read, critically evaluate articles and make presentations to the class
either individually or as part of a group. Along with presentations students will also be expected to
deliver a report and / or written assignments as well as to take part in the evaluation of co-students
as opponents which might be evaluated. The presentations and the reports / assignments might
be graded. Participation in discussions by all students during the presentations and lectures is highly
encouraged.
A selection of books is available in the Library. Other relevant journal articles are also available in the
library and on-line or will be made available on the Moodle e-learning platform.
Readings, case studies, notes, Power Point presentations, and articles will be supplied via the
Moodle e-learning system.

Course Resources:
Lectures and assignments will be wrapped around the study guide and the prescribed book and a
variety of information sources and students are encouraged to make use of Internet resources. A
selection of books and relevant journal articles are also available in the Library and / or online. The
students are encouraged to consult those sources. Other relevant journal articles will be made
available on the Moodle e-learning platform.

Prescribed Reading:
NUST study guide: Land Administration, LAD710S, 2016

Williamson, I.; Enemark, S.; Wallace, J.; & Rajabifard, A. (2010). Land Administration for Sustainable
Development. Redlands, California, USA: ESRI Press Academic, USA. Can be freely downloaded from:
www.fig.net

Recommended Reading:
Dale, P. & McLaughlin, J. (2003). Land Administration. New York, USA: Oxford University Press Inc.

A selection of books and relevant journal articles are also available in the NUST Library and / or
online. The students are highly encouraged to consult those sources. Other relevant journal articles
will be made available on the Moodle e-learning platform.

STUDENT LEARNING

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course of study, you should be able to....

Discuss the land administration processes and the impact of legal frameworks regarding land;
Discuss systems of land registration and cadastre and major land adjudication procedures;
Outline the roles of public and private sectors in land administration in view of land policy, its
development, implementation, and role in land management and broader society;
Discuss international initiatives and relevant tools for promoting good governance;
Apply the principles of Land Administration Systems (LAS), the concepts of securing land tenure,
property rights; and the benefits to society.

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COURSE SCHEDULE:
Unit Topic Assignments
1. Land Role of land administration; Assignment 1, 4, 5 and 6
administration The benefits of a good land administration system;
- defined Land administration processes and their beneficiaries;
Land tenure and tenure forms;
Land tenure security;
Rights in land;
Womens access to land.
2. Good Good governance; Assignment 2, 4, 5 and 6
governance Good governance and land administration;
and land International initiatives.
administration
3. Legal The legal status of land and real property; Assignment 2, 4, 5 and 6
framework Land tenure;
Deeds and title registration;
Adjudication of title to land;
Boundaries;
Cadastral surveying;
Land parcel information.
4. Institutional Land policy; Assignment 3, 4, 5 and 6
arrangements Land administration activities;
Land information management;
Organisation and management.
5. Some Customer service and better service delivery in land Assignment 3, 4, 5 and 6
developmental administration systems;
issues in land Pricing land information;
administration Best practices in land administration;
Introduction to parcel based land information systems.

IMPORTANT DATES:
NOTE: The following dates are subject to change based on the needs of the students at the lecturers prerogative.
Students will be notified ahead of time of any changes.

Date Important Information

16 February Library presentation on plagiarism (attendance compulsory)
1 March Deadline for Assignment 1
22 March Deadline for Assignment 2
19 April Deadline for Assignment 3
9 May Deadline for Assignment 4
10-20 May Deadline for Assignment 5
10-20 May Deadline for Assignment 6
Study visit to the Deeds Registration Office in Windhoek
24 May Make-up assessment if failed / missed a test / assessment or need a make-up assessment to
pass the course. Students who have already obtained 50% will not be allowed access to this
supplementary assessment.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:

The assessment strategy will be based on continuous evaluation only. The continuous evaluation is made up
of class tests and / or assignments. These will contribute 100% to the final assessment. There is no end of
semester examination or supplementary examination.
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 The continuous evaluation will consist of at least one class test, one project / assignment and tutorials which
can take the form of an in class presentation, discussion or written exercises.

Assessment Weight

Assignment 1 Test 10%

Assignment 2 - Essay 20%

Assignment 3 Essay (in class) 20%

Assignment 4 Project report 30%

Assignment 5 Presentation and Defence 10%

Assignment 6 Opponent 10%

Make-up assessment if failed / missed an assessment or need a make-up assessment to Make-up mark will
pass the course. Students who have already passed will not be allowed access to this replace the failed mark.
supplementary assessment.

Total: 100%

Minimum pass requirement for this course:

The pass mark for the course is 50%;
A candidate will be allowed access to the make-up assessment if failed / missed an assessment or need a
make-up an assessment to pass the course. The make-up assessment mark will replace the failed assessment
mark. Students who have already obtained 50% will not be allowed access to supplementary assessment;
Class tests will be written on the exact dates as will be announced at least one week in advance by the
lecturer concerned.
The make-up assessment will be either in the form of an assignment or an essay and can replace Assignment
2 and 3 only.

COURSE POLICIES
General Academic Policies:
It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to NUSTs Policies. These Policies can be found
in NUST Yearbooks or online at: http://www.nust.na/?q=download/annual-reports-documents

Supplementary Policies:
It is the students full responsibility to ensure signing of the class attendance list. If the list is not signed the
student will be considered as not present for that particular day.

According to the general regulations of the NUST Yearbooks students are expected to attend at least 80% of
all classes (contact sessions, practicals, and excursions). Students who attend less than 80% of the classes (for
whatever reason) will automatically fail the course! Students are expected to attend lectures regularly and do
the required assignments, tests, and examinations. It is the students duty to make sure that (s)he can attend
the required percentage of classes.

Record of class attendance will be kept by the lecturer. Students who are late for class for more than five
minutes and students leaving the class before the official end of that class will be recorded as not present
for that particular day.
Students may not use devices (such as cell phones or audio sets) that may cause disturbance during contact
sessions.
The student is responsible for selecting her / his courses in such a way that these can be accommodated
within the existing timetable. Notice of timetable clashes must be handed in at the Office of the Registrar in
writing on a prescribed form within five lecturing days of commencement of lectures. Overlapping courses
are no excuse for falling short of the requirements set forth above.
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DATE REVISED: 4 February 2016

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
N.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

There may be a significant amount of group work which intends to enhance team working skills as well as the students
to hold each other responsible and accountable as a group member. If each team member endeavours to work well
together the team can be an effective unit, completing a task accurately and completely and to the benefit of all
members.

FAILURE TO PAY FEES:

A student who fails to pay his / her fees may not be allowed to write the examination and if allowed, the results will
be withheld until all outstanding fees are paid in full.

IMPORTANT STUDENT SERVICES AT NUST

There are a variety of services which you can use at the NUST. These services are to your advantage Use them!!!
They include the following:

Student Counseling and Career Development Department: Students Services

Writing Centre and student academic problems Teaching and Learning Unit (CTL)
Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC) - Student Services / NUST Clinic

AUTHORISATION:
This course is authorised for use by:

___________________________________ __________________________
Head of Department Date

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY STUDENT

I hereby acknowledge that I have received this course outline for Land Administration (LAD710S), and that I have
familiarised myself with its content, in particular the statement about academic honesty and integrity. I agree to abide
by the Policies and arrangements spelt out in this course outline.

Date:

Student number: __________________________________

Name of student: ____________________________________________

Signature of student: ____________________________________________